Political Risk

A new government has taken office and unveiled a policy programme similar to that of its predecessor.

Prime Minister Gross has resigned as part of a deal that has brought the fractured parliamentary coalition back together.

In February, Slovakia hosted the US and Russian presidents in its most prominent international event since independence. BMI View: Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda was sure to use... 2005-03-09

Polish-Russian relations have deteriorated following a statement issued by the Russian foreign ministry, in defence of the consequences of the post-war division of Europe. BMI View:... 2005-03-08

After the problems that befell the party under its previous leader, Peter Medgyessy, the appointment of Ferenc Gyurcsany has seen an appreciable improvement in the government's public... 2005-03-08

Prime Minister Stanislav Gross is facing growing calls for his resignation over a financial scandal that threatens to bring down the governing coalition. BMI View: The crisis has... 2005-03-08

Despite the government's intention to remain in power until an Autumn poll, political forces are mounting to suggest that an election will be held in the first half of 2005. BMI View:... 2005-03-08

The European Commission has warned Hungary over its fiscal imprudence. BMI View: Although the consequences of government spending imbalances under the EU's Stability and Growth Pact... 2005-02-07

Aigars Kalvitis has been appointed prime minister and has assembled a coalition, featuring the parties of the last administration and the largest opposition party, New Era.

A referendum to afford citizenship rights to 5mn Romanians living abroad, including 2.5mn in nearby European countries, has failed. BMI View: Having been strongly supported by his... 2005-01-10